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Inspire and empower! We ended the month of March with good news, Lizveth the first student of Añañau graduated proudly and with great joy her study in higher education. Lizveth was in our organization from the age of eleven untill the end of high school, and then Añañau, with the help of Stichting Lamp, was … Read more
At the start of the new school year, some changes have happened in the Añañau team and we are very happy to count on some new team members, whom we would like to introduce to you here! In the team at the project site in Huancaro there are two new teachers, Deysi Rene Huaman Quispe … Read more
For International Women’s Day and beyond, let’s all fully #EmbraceEquity. Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA. And it’s critical to understand the difference between equity and equality. Why equal opportunities aren’t enough? People start from different places, so true inclusion … Read more
During the month of February we have been counting with the support of a group of psychology students from the local Andina University in Cusco. The organization of Aňaňau has been able to set up a sustainable cooperation with the psychology faculty of the university where psychology students and professionals will be supporting the programs … Read more
In Añañau we started strong the new year with the yearly holiday program that we offer for the children. From January till March it’s the large school holiday in Peru, but as an educational organization we are open during this period and the children still can attend the project on a daily base for activities … Read more
Since this past December 7, 2022, after a failed and illegal coup by former President Pedro Castillo, the Peruvian nation has been involved in a moment of crisis and anxiety that seems to never end. On December 7, former President Pedro Castillo Terrones, in a desperate action as a result of the corruption cases for … Read more
Fundraiser Chiro Oud-Heverlee On Sunday, November 19, the youth movement Chiro Oud-Heverlee, on the initiative of Taiki Dewel, went out with all members to sell beautiful calendars and tasty chocolates for the benefit of Añañau’s projects in Peru. They all did this with great conviction and have such a warm heart for the project. With … Read more
Despite the unrest and many strikes in Peru during the last weeks in December, we have been able to close well the year on both projects with a wonderful Christmas celebration for the children. The children don’t have the possibility to celebrate Christmas at home with gifts, a special meal or even a Christmas tree. … Read more
On Friday the 16th of December we celebrated the last day of the year at the project before closing for the end-of-year holidays. This is the only period in the year the project is closed for the children and the mothers as most of them travel to their remote communities in the mountains to spend … Read more
Añañau does not only receive abroad students during an internship at the projects in Cusco, but also works together with several faculties/courses from the National University of Cusco. Students come to do voluntary work as part of their course to serve a local good cause such as Añañau’s association, and we also work closely together … Read more